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Desert Springs NT 0870

The size of Desert Springs is approximately 2.8 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 35.6% of total area. The population of Desert Springs in 2011 was 1,499 people. By 2016 the population was 1,470 showing a population decline of 1.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Desert Springs is 50-59 years. Households in Desert Springs are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $3000 - $3999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Desert Springs work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 56.6% of the homes in Desert Springs were owner-occupied compared with 53.6% in 2016.

Desert Springs has 656 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Desert Springs have seen a 10.22% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 22.52% increase. As at 31 August 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Desert Springs is $686,455 while the median value for Units is $336,295.
• Houses have a median rent of $810 while Units have a median rent of $490.